“Karen is an absolutely great coach. She is an amazing listener, asks great questions, and constantly helps me see my work in a new light. What I truly love about Karen is that I can talk to her about a small concrete problem or about a major shift in our thinking as an organization, and she will bring a fresh perspective to both of these extremes. In two words: Karen rocks.”

Ami Dar
Founder,
Idealist.org

“Working with Karen almost always takes me to unexpected places. Her deep listening and thoughtful questions help me to turn visions into doable projects and to tackle problems (large and small) from a new perspective.”

Paula Pace
Mediator and Facilitator

"As a lawyer specializing in employee/labor relations, I frequently deal with interpersonal conflicts between employees and management. Karen has been instrumental in helping me come up with innovative, effective interventions. In addition to her skill and empathy, she offers her perspective in a way that I never feel pressured or judged. Our work together is a true collaboration.

Lois Penn
Labor Relations Attorney

"I am an artist and art teacher involved in projects in Cambodia and Viet Nam. Even before the Tzunami, I wanted to form a nonprofit organization reflecting my vision and new ideas for work in the region. Karen’s coaching and consulting, support and enthusiasm, were enormously helpful in my clarifying the big picture, plus planning and prioritizing do-able next steps. I really enjoyed our working together."

Val Dubasky
Artist, New York City

“My coaching work with Karen has been extremely valuable. During each session we examine an issue—usually I offer a story and describe my thinking or actions—and Karen helps me re-frame the issue. The coaching process and Karen’s thoughtful insights give me a much-needed opportunity to step back, ask questions, question my assumptions, and reflect on my leadership role. Coaching has been terrific for me, and I highly recommend Karen to anyone in a nonprofit leadership position.”

Alex Truesdell
Executive Director
Adaptive Design Association, Inc., NYC

“I’ve observed and experienced first-hand Karen’s deep insights and ability to help people transform their lives through dialogue.”

Patricia Hunt-Perry, Ph.D
Professor of Social Thought